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There are two roles available – one managing inbound, and one managing outbound. Reporting to the Distribution Centre Manager, you will lead the inbound/outbound operations of the Drury DC, managing a team of 18 to 20 operators and two supervisors. This is a hands-on, execution-focused leadership role accountable for the safe, accurate, and efficient flow of inbound stock, daily output against KPIs, and continuous improvement across your team.
Job Responsibility
Lead the daily inbound or outbound operation, allocating tasks to deliver against output and KPIs
Drive a safety-first culture, upholding HSE standards and incident processes
Coach, support, and develop operators, holding the team to clear performance standards
Maintain inbound/outbound accuracy, stock movement, and inventory integrity on receipt
Monitor productivity, address issues, and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and manage rosters and staffing to ensure efficient use of resources
Maintain housekeeping, equipment, and preventive maintenance standards across the DC
Support the recruitment, induction, and training of new team members
Requirements
Proven distribution centre or operational experience at team leader/manager level, ideally five years or more
Demonstrated people leadership with a genuinely hands-on, coaching style
The ability to hold a team to account while supporting people to grow
Experience with WMS and scanner technology, plus MS Office
A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and operational performance
Experience in larger teams or complex, high-volume environments is advantageous
A relevant warehousing qualification is preferred but not essential
Nice to have
Experience in larger teams or complex, high-volume environments
Relevant warehousing qualification
What we offer
Permanent role with daytime Monday to Friday shifts, please note there is a requirement on occasion for weekend work or late nights
Drury location with on-site parking
Genuine career growth and development pathways
A business actively investing in new technology
Stable, well-established NZ business with a high-performance culture